This week, we celebrated the achievement, progress and learning of our students at our Awards Assembly. These accomplishments deserve recognition and remind us of the importance of encouraging every young person to discover and develop their gifts.

Catholic education, however, is concerned not only with what students achieve, but with who they are becoming. As 'The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium' reminds us, a teacher “does not write on inanimate material, but on the very spirits of human beings.” Education shapes heads. Hearts, hands, and lives.

Inspired by Jesus’ promise that all may “have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10), Catholic schools support the formation of the whole person—intellectually, socially, emotionally, morally and spiritually. We encourage students to seek all that is true, good and beautiful, and to ask: “What kind of person am I becoming?” and “How can I contribute to the lives of others?”

At Sacred Heart, faith, learning, formation and community belong together. Our Mercy values call us to recognise the dignity of every person, seek justice and use our gifts in service.

Religious Education is central to this mission. Through RE, prayer, liturgies, Masses, retreats and reflection days, students explore life’s deeper questions and encounter the Scripture and Catholic tradition that shape our College.

Our families bring many different experiences and perspectives, and we welcome the questions students bring. Together, we seek to form young people who are knowledgeable and capable, but also compassionate, courageous and committed to the good of others.